HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 018-23 - Resolution - 2023 Rochester Downtown Alliance (RDA) Peace Plaza Rental Fees
RESOLUTION
Adopting Peace Plaza Rental Fees.
WHEREAS, the City of Rochester charges fees for the use of Peace Plaza as a space to hold
events, and to create a downtown experience that is safe, clean, welcoming, and compelling for
a range of audiences; and
WHEREAS, fee rates have not increased for Peace Plaza rentals since 2018 though operation
and maintenance costs associated with the space have gone up; and
WHEREAS, new recommended fees are based on demand, maintenance, and event cost factors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, MN,
that the rental fees for Peace Plaza as listed in Addendum A be adopted and implemented
immediately upon adoption.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that:
1. The “East Section” of Peace Plaza is generally defined as the portion of the vacated right-of-
way of First St SW located between First Ave and Broadway Ave S.
2. The “West Section” of Peace Place is generally defined as the portion of the vacated right-
of-way of First St SW located between First Ave and Second Ave.
3. The “Full” use of Peace Plaza is defined to include that portion of the vacated right-of-way of
First St SW located between First Ave and Second Ave, and the area located on the First St
right-of-way west of the alley running north and south between Broadway and First St SW in
the City.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS __________ DAY OF _______________, 2023.
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PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
ATTEST: __________________________
CITY CLERK
APPROVED THIS _____ DAY OF ______________________, 2023.
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MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)
Addendum A
Mini Rental
Rental fees for 2 hours or less including setup and teardown:
East Section of Peace Plaza Rate: $350
West Section of Peace Plaza Rate: $250
Half Day Rental
Rental fees for more than 2 hours and up to 7.5 hours including setup and teardown:
East Section of Peace Plaza Rate: $850
West Section of Peace Plaza Rate: $750
Full Peace Plaza Rate: $975
Full Day Rental
Rental fees for more than 7.5 hours and up to 15 hours (8am-11pm) including setup and
teardown:
East Section of Peace Plaza Rate: $1,450
West Section of Peace Plaza Rate: $1,300
Full Peace Plaza Rate: $1,800
Wedding: $2500
PR Package
Rental fees for Mini Rental, plus Public Announcement (PA) setup/monitoring and use of
a/the stage:
East Section of Peace Plaza Rate: $500
West Section of Peace Plaza Rate: $400